The half marathon course is on the Deckers Creek Trail. This section of the trail has an elevation drop of approximately 800 feet over the span of the 13.1 mile distance. The Deckers Creek Trail is a two-surface course, providing a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for runners. The trail surface is packed limestone for the first 10.4 miles and asphalt for the final 2.7 miles.

Note that the half-marathon begins in Masontown, WV (participants are bused to the start) and finishes at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown. There will be seven water stops along the way.

The USATF certification number for the Deckers Creek Trail Half-Marathon is WV09009MS.

Race-Day Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pickup will be from 6:30-7:45 AM at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown, WV. Transportation will be provided by WVU Hospitals to the Deckers Creek Trailhead in Masontown.

Start Times

Two Race Starts 8:30 A.M. and 8:45 A.M.

YOU are responsible for knowing your start time, you will not be notified.

Your start time and bus schedule will be posted 3 days prior to the race at: www.montrails.org

Buses

Buses will leave at 7:30 A.M. for the 8:30 A.M. start.
Buses will leave at 7:45 A.M. for the 8:45 A.M. start.
MAKE SURE YOU CATCH THE BUS!

Course support and race timing will close at 12:00pm. As in previous years we will have a 2-wave start; 8:30 and 8:45. The display clock at the finish will reflect the 8:30 wave time. However, a complete list of individual gun times, chip times and places will be posted at the finish and available live on TriStateRacer.com throughout the race. All awards will be based on gun times.